A member asked:

Lp 7 hours ago, they informed me i would have "soreness" at puncture site. but for the past 2 hours ive had awful pain at site, feels like inside back?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

LP: A diagnostic tap should not be significantly painful. Usually people I tap are up in 20 minutes without problem. If you are having worsening pain get rechecked.

Answered 6/24/2016

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